Episode 216. The Art of the Hunt: Discover, Analyze, and Close Your First Big Deal

*How to Find Your First or Next Multifamily Deal | Tips for Successful Deal Hunting* 🏘️

In this episode, we dive deep into the art of finding your first or next multifamily real estate deal. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting, this video is packed with actionable tips and strategies to help you master deal hunting. From selecting the right market to building broker relationships, this guide covers all the bases.

What you’ll learn:
- *How to choose and research your market* 🏙️
- *Effective methods for finding deals* 💻 (MLS, LoopNet, Crexi, and more)
- *Establishing solid deal criteria* 📊
- *Building and maintaining broker relationships* 🤝
- *Direct-to-seller outreach strategies* 📞
- *Why networking and community involvement matter* 👥
- *How consistent communication leads to deal success* 🔑

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*Timestamps:*
00:00 Introduction: Finding Your First Multifamily Deal
00:42 The Love for Deal Hunting ❤️
01:14 Choosing and Researching Your Market 🏙️
02:33 Searching for Deals: Methods and Platforms 🔍
04:22 Solidifying Your Deal Criteria ✅
08:23 Building Broker Relationships 🤝
09:44 Direct to Seller Strategies 📞
11:20 Networking and Community Involvement 👥
16:42 The Importance of Consistent Communication 🔑
19:05 Final Tips and Encouragement 🚀

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